4:49 PM,
Jun. 24, 2013

A raccoon was shot while in the trap, writhing in pain before a possum was also shot.

Written by

Andrew Ford
FLORIDA TODAY

A 17-year-old was arrested after a video surfaced online that allegedly shows a trapped raccoon and possum getting shot. The video generated a large online response, including a petition signed by more than 9,000 people, according to the site Causes.com.

"Our agency received a number of telephone and social media tips from our citizens who were rightfully outraged over the actions posted on YouTube and Facebook," Sheriff Wayne Ivey said in a release. "Our agents immediately addressed the issue, working with the State Attorney's Office to ensure that those responsible for the cruel ...